20th century, Nigeria
Cast brass, with green deposits to the recesses
A heavy cast head after the celebrated heads of Ife, with fine striations across the face, pierced detailing around the hairline, mouth and jaw, and a ringed neck.
Rough-edged opening to the back of the crown, as photographed. Heavy.
H 41cm, W 24cm, D 22cm
20th century, Nigeria
Cast brass, with green deposits to the recesses
A heavy cast head after the celebrated heads of Ife, with fine striations across the face, pierced detailing around the hairline, mouth and jaw, and a ringed neck.
Rough-edged opening to the back of the crown, as photographed. Heavy.
H 41cm, W 24cm, D 22cm
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